Abraham: The Three Middle Eastern Religions

Christianity and Islam are two religions that are monotheistic, meaning they believe in only one God. Christianity believes in Jesus, while Judaism believes in Mohammed. While the two religions are monotheistic, it does not mean they believe in the same beliefs nor have the same beliefs about their Gods. While Christianity believes Jesus to be the son of God, Islam believes in Mohammed; a young orphan, whose parents died when he was six (father) and nine (mother) (Smith, 2004). Both religions have deep roots based upon their God, which helps to found their beliefs, but where are the two religions the same and where go they vary?

Although Christianity, Islam and Judaism are all religions that grew from the same central idea of one divine god named Abraham in the general time zone of 2500 BC, and in the holy city of Jerusalem, they are all very different from each other. Christianity, Islam and Judaism are all similar religions in some ways but are also very different from each other in other ways.

The major similarities that all three religions share are that they are all monotheistic. This all means that they believe in one god and that he is the supreme ruler of all things. They also believe that all things are created equal under one god. They all have books of what they believe to be God's word. The Jews have their book known as the Torah. The Christian's have their book known as the Bible. Lastly the Islamic people have their book

"Christianity started out in Palestine as a fellowship; it moved to Greece and became a philosophy; it moved to Italy and became an institution; it moved to Europe and became a culture; it came to America and became an enterprise" as stated by theological scholar Sam Pascoe. Throughout Christianity’s journey they have come across ties with the religions Judaism and Islam. There are few similarities between the three major religions. One similarity is that Abraham is viewed the same between all three religions. The only other similarity is that all 3 religions believe in a God, just in different ways. There are much more similar theological aspects of the religions when Christianity is compared to

Christianity and Islam are known as “Abrahamic Religions,” because they originated from the first prophet Abraham, yet they are very different. Christianity began as a following of the “Messiah,” or savior, Jesus Christ. Common belief is that Jesus was sent to Earth by God to suffer for the sins of man-kind. The holy book for Christians is the Bible. There are many versions of the Bible, but all describe God, Jesus

As part of the human experience, religion weaves itself through human organizations and institutions. An integral part of social order, governments are built on and around it. Systems of morality, and the very identify of entire societies all fall under the broad and sometimes ambiguous umbrella of religion. Historically, Christianity and Islam represent two religions that often entrench themselves in government, or take the place thereof. It is no accident that religions based on liberation find conquest so fitting to their rhetoric. Although Christianity and Islam preach peace, both have a propensity for violence, which stems from the value placed on doctrine, the concept of salvation, manifesting itself in the creation of state-like organizations.

Christian belief is one God who exists in three distinct persons, the Father, son, and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19). Islamic belief; one God called Allah who is not a trinity like Christianity and the Islamic view of God is strict monotheism (Quran 112:1). For the Jews it is one God known as (known as ‘Yahweh’ or Jehovah’ “Here Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is one.” (Deuteronomy 6:4).

Between the 3 of the religions, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are all known to be monotheistic which means they all believe in only one god. As for each of them they all believe that they’re “God” is the origin and source of all that exists. In the religious views of the Jews, each of them believes that there is to be one God who cannot be made up of parts. Muslims believe in an “invisible God,” a god to be intensely feared through his supremacy. This God was not able to have children in which to the Muslims he is described as an “Ultimate God.” Christians hold fast to the trinity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. To Christians, God gave exposure of himself through the body of Jesus Christ, the man who was considered to be incarnated from God. Although each of the religions has their own founders,

Although many people see these three religions as different and at many times enemies, they are all actually not that different from each other and in ways interrelated. For example, Christianity comes from ideas within Jewish traditions and Islam was born of both Christian and Jewish ideals (“Religion: Three

As the largest three monotheistic religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam all believe in one God and the uniqueness of that God. At the same time, there are some differences among their beliefs in God. According to 1 John 5:7 - For there are three that bear record

Judaism, Islam, and Christianity are some of the religions that most individuals can relate to, being the three largest religions in the world. Like many religions they share many differences and also some similarities. One difference that these religions hold is their view of Jesus Christ. Similarities are surprisingly common to find among some religions because of the basis they put on one another. Some similarities between these religions include: belief of monotheism and the influence of Zoroastrianism had on each religion. Also another similarity carried out by these three religions would be the significance of Abraham. Some other differences include: religious texts and also how they approach God in prayer.

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are considered an Abrahamic religion. All stated in the Middle East near Israel. Abrahamic religions are those religions traced by their adherents to Abraham. All Abrahamic Religions are considered monotheistic, which is the belief in a single, universal, all-encompassing God. Islam, Christianity, and Judaism believe that their sacred texts (or scriptures) are the "Word of God." In Christianity the sacred text is the Bible, For Islam it is the Qur'an, and for Judaism it is the Hebrew Bible or Tanakh.

Ben has taken part in these lessons with enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn about others and their cultures. He has developed an understanding of a variety of religions such as; Islam, Judaism and Christianity. Whilst learning about these religions he has shown a keen interest in the special holy books belonging to each of these different religions and has enjoyed analysing them, noticing similarities and differences between each book. Ben takes an active part in class discussions, offering his own opinions and ideas with confidence whilst also appreciating and respecting the thoughts of others in the class, even when they differ from his

Islam and Christianity seem to have very little in common; however, the two actually show strong likeness, principally in the central areas. Both Muslims and Christians are monotheists, believing in one God. While both believe in the same God, He is called by two completely different names. He is referred to as "Allah" by Muslims and "God" by Christians. Although Islam and Christianity are two different religions, their similarities in beliefs and prayers make them comparable in many aspects.

Islam, Christianity, and Judaism believe they are all created by God and part of a divine plan. This includes struggling between good and evil forces. They all believe in doing God’s will. In Christianity this is done by modeling Jesus in life, in